Tiny Hearts Double Brim

Tiny Hearts Double Brim Knit Hat

What Is Being Made

The Tiny Hearts Double Brim is a knitted hat designed by Janine Myska and published by Knits 'N Knots in 2019. This is an original knitting pattern that creates a charming double brim hat suitable for average adult women's head sizes, ranging from 21-23" in circumference. The finished hat measures approximately 9¼ inches tall with a 9-inch brim width when laid flat, and stretches to accommodate standard adult sizing.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental circular knitting techniques to construct the hat in the round. The design utilizes stockinette stitch worked in the round as the primary fabric structure, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The pattern incorporates color work using two contrasting yarn colors—Grey Marble as the primary color and Fisherman as an accent—to create the decorative tiny hearts motif. The hat features a double brim construction, which provides extra warmth and a distinctive finished look. Decreases are worked to shape the crown of the hat, with the option to use double pointed needles for this shaping phase if preferred.

Stitches and Construction Details

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is stockinette stitch in the round, which is created by knitting every round. The gauge is established at 4 inches equaling 9.5 stitches and 13 rows in stockinette stitch worked in the round. The pattern incorporates decreases to shape the crown and create the fitted silhouette. A stitch marker is used to denote the beginning of each round, helping maintain pattern accuracy during circular knitting.

Materials and Tools Required

This pattern calls for super bulky weight yarn, classified as #6 yarn weight. The recommended yarn is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, which is a blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool, offering durability and easy care. You will need approximately 85 yards in Grey Marble for the main color and 10 yards in Fisherman for the accent color. The pattern suggests Loops & Threads Cozy Wool as a suitable yarn substitute.

Knitting needles required include 9mm (US 13) circular needles with a 16-inch cable, or the appropriate size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Double pointed needles are optional but recommended for working decreases at the crown. Additional tools include a stitch marker to track round beginnings, scissors for cutting yarn, and a needle for weaving in ends to finish the garment.

About This Pattern

This is a free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern. The pattern is an original design by Knits 'N Knots, and finished hats made from this pattern may be sold with appropriate credit given to the designer or a link back to knitsnknots.ca.